Description

Laurindo Almeida (1917-1995) , “The Complete Laurindo Almeida Anthology of Original Guitar Duets”
Edited by Ron Purcell.
Published by Mel Bay Publications.
Skill Level:  Intermediate.
Written in standard notation only.
104 Pages.

Laurindo Almeida belongs to an elite group of Brazilian/American guitarists,  who by composing important works for the guitar reinstated the instrument in his native country as worthy of serious musical study.

Contents:

*  Vistas de Los Angeles (Note:  This work was later arranged for guitar quartet and quintet and is called “Los Angeles Aquarelle Suite.”  In the quartet and quintet versions,  the fourth movement,  “San Juan Capistrano Mission,”  is entitled “San Fernando Mission”.  Movements 1,  2,  5,  and 6 should be played in a jazz swing rhythm.  In the second movement, “Sunset Boulevard,” at rehearsal letters D and E,  Guitar I has the indication ad lib solo.  This solo is written out by Laurindo and is found in the quartet version).
1.  North Hollywood
2.  Sunset Boulevard
3.  Latin Quarters
4.  San Juan Capistrano Mission
5.  Beverly Hills
6.  Harbor Freeway
7.  Entreáto (Intermezzo)
*  Soleares (Spanish Gypsy Style of the Great Song and Dance)
*  Serenata Española (Spanish Serenade)
*  Malagueña Pomposa.  Note:  This work was later rearranged for five guitars.  The 5th guitar part is scored for a requinto or alto guitar.
*  A la Vianna (In Memory of Pixinguinha)
*  Tango Alegra (A Happy Tango).  Note:  This was recorded by Laurindo Almeida and Charlie Byrd for Concord Records in an album called Tango.